Interim Head of Tax

An investor-backed developer of large-scale digital infrastructure is looking for an Interim Head of Tax to lead its tax function for twelve months, covering a period of maternity leave. The business is growing fast across the UK and Europe, with a steady pipeline of new developments, investments and financings, so this is a live and varied brief rather than a holding role.

You will be a key member of a lean management team and the senior tax voice in the business. The tax model is largely outsourced, so the role is about judgement, planning and leading advisers well, while staying hands-on enough to keep every filing and deadline on track.

• Lead the group's tax function on an interim basis for twelve months
• Oversee tax structuring, compliance, reporting and advisory across the UK and four European jurisdictions
• Manage the tax aspects of property and real estate transactions, from planning through to execution
• Coordinate and oversee external tax advisers in several countries
• Make sure every transaction-related, tax and statutory filing is accurate and on time
• Advise senior management on the tax side of new investments, developments, financing and expansion
• Monitor tax risk and keep governance and controls strong across the group
• Drive tax reporting to UK and European requirements

• Significant UK corporate tax experience across corporation tax, transfer pricing, VAT, CIS and employment taxes
• Strong real estate or property tax experience gained within a large property group
• Broader European tax knowledge, ideally including Luxembourg
• A proven record of managing external advisers across multiple jurisdictions
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently at pace
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

This is a twelve-month interim role starting early in the new year, based in London with hybrid working. Apply here for a confidential conversation with Harper May.